Hallmark "Miniature Kiddie Car Classics Series: 1935 Timmy Racer" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2005

Contact Us About This
01

Artifact Overview

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2005

Subject Date

1935

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Chris Webb of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.5102

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: Ramp Racer on bottom of ornament: 2005 / 11 / (C) 2005 HMK. LIC. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / 1935 TIMMY RACER / Miniature Kiddie Car Classics / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: 1935 TIMMY RACER / Miniature Kiddie Car Classics / Kids' dreams came true in the 1930s / when they zipped around in sporty / pedal car "racers." Those early speed- / sters inspired this Hallmark design. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Chris Webb / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Eleventh in the Series. / Look for 11 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Die-Cast Metal and Handcrafted - Dated 2005 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM8985
Keywords